The tension between Latto and Ice Spice seemingly ramped up a notch after both artists shared new snippets over the weekend.
On Sunday (January 7), Latto previewed a new single on social media alongside a video teaser of the track. While many praised the song as a potential banger, eager for a release, one line in particular caught fans’ attention.
“I just want a one-on-one, don’t know why she so nervous,” Latto raps on the song. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the video for Ice Spice’s latest song “Pretty Girl,” played in the background as Latto called out her unnamed rival.
ANYWAY! pic.twitter.com/AeKoT5cAJt
Fans from both camps reacted to the subliminal shot on social media, adding fuel to the simmering feud between them.
“O @Latto SHADES @icespicee_ requesting a ONE ON ONE and then plays ICE SPICE in the background SO SHE CATCHES THE DIRECT WHACK,” wrote one Latto fan. GENIUS!!!!!! I LOVE FEMALE RAP.”
Meanwhile, a few hours later, Ice Spice teased her own upcoming single, sharing a preview on social media.
“Think you the s###, b####. You not even the fart,” Ice Spice opens the track. She posted the song alongside a Super Mario graphic echoing the same message.
“Latto thought she could play in ice spice’s face and got gathered not even 2 hours later,” one fan wrote.
latto thought she could play in ice spice’s face and got gathered not even 2 hours later 😭 pic.twitter.com/cpg80pViJv
During a November interview, the “Lottery” hitmaker said that although the Hip-Hop industry is “cliquey,” it’s fans that actually drive beef between artists.
“I think it really don’t be a problem until we let fans, Stans, whatever you want to call them, like the outsiders once they get in the mix. I think that’s what stirs the pot,” she told XXL.
“Once they get to comparing, they will turn us against each other,” she added. “Which is very weak-minded of us as female rappers.”